Overview
Full Time, Permanent
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 26 September 2025. Interview: W/C 13th October 2025.
The University of Reading is an exciting and vibrant place to work where there are opportunities to get involved with a wide variety of work, from corporate systems to high profile research groups, and from the museums and archives to a working farm. The University offers a generous holiday allowance of 26 days, and 6 days of extended closure around Christmas and Easter. We will provide a flexible, friendly and dynamic working environment, good annual leave provision, training opportunities and the chance to work in an environment with a wide variety of challenges.
The Connectivity Team within Digital Technology Services (DTS) oversees the delivery and management of all secure, reliable and scalable network solutions across the campus infrastructure forming the foundation for all IT services across the University.
Responsibilities
* Join the Connectivity Team and help support the current infrastructure and assist in the delivery of a new network based on Juniper’s IP-CLOS topology underpinned by Juniper Mist AI. Work with modern technology at an enterprise scale and contribute to delivering reliable network services for the University.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience of working with network equipment (configuration and management).
* Understanding of wired and wireless standards and fundamentals.
* Entry level certification such as CompTIA or demonstrable equivalent experience.
* Demonstrate good working practices in a technical support environment.
* Some knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks such as ITIL.
* Knowledge of networking concepts and key protocols such as OSPF, STP, BGP, DHCP.
* Good understanding of network security and best practice.
* Able to work on-site.
For more information, please contact: Richard Beaman, Network Manager, r.beaman@reading.ac.uk
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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